HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE

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  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP

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  9. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001LON

      Disconnect the washer hose.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. Remove the 4 bolts and hood sub-assembly.

  10. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  12. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  13. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  14. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  15. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  16. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  17. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  19. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  20. DRAIN COOLANT (for Engine)

    for 2ZR-FXE Click here

    for 5ZR-FXE Click here

  21. DRAIN COOLANT (for Inverter)

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  22. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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  23. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)

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  25. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  26. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for LHD)

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  27. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER AIR DUCT SPLASH SHIELD SEAL (for RHD)

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  28. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT LH (for LHD)

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  29. REMOVE COWL BODY MOUNTING REINFORCEMENT RH (for RHD)

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  30. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  31. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  32. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (w/ Suspension Tower Damper)

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  33. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  34. REMOVE NO. 2 CYLINDER HEAD COVER (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  35. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  36. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  37. REMOVE WATER HOSE HOSE CLAMP (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  38. REMOVE WATER HOSE HOSE CLAMP (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  39. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  40. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  41. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  42. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  43. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  44. REMOVE AIR CLEANER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  45. REMOVE INVERTER COVER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Cover)

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  46. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

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  47. REMOVE NO. 1 INVERTER BRACKET

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  48. DISCONNECT ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE

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  49. REMOVE INVERTER COVER

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  50. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

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  51. DISCONNECT FRAME WIRE

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  52. DISCONNECT GENERATOR CABLE

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  53. DISCONNECT MOTOR CABLE

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  54. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE WIRE

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  55. INSTALL INVERTER COVER

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  56. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE

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  57. DISCONNECT WATER HOSE

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  58. REMOVE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

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  59. SEPARATE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  60. SEPARATE INVERTER RESERVE TANK ASSEMBLY (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  61. REMOVE INVERTER TRAY BRACKET (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  62. REMOVE INVERTER TRAY BRACKET (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  63. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  64. DISCONNECT NO. 1 RADIATOR HOSE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  65. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  66. DISCONNECT NO. 4 WATER BY-PASS HOSE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  67. REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  68. REMOVE RADIATOR PIPE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  69. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INVERTER COOLING HOSE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  70. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INVERTER COOLING HOSE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  71. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  72. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INVERTER COOLING HOSE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  73. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. B001K8K

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. Pull up the lever and disconnect the ECM connector.

    3. B001L79E04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Disconnect the 2 engine room junction block connectors.

    4. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    5. B001MY5

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    6. B001L3S

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire from the engine assembly.

    7. B001KQKE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Green-colored Lock

      Release the green-colored lock and disconnect the electric inverter compressor connector as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Wear insulated gloves when performing the procedure.

      Note

      Insulate the electric inverter compressor connector by sealing it with tape.

    8. Disconnect the resolver sensor connector.

      B001LMPE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Resolver Sensor Connector *b Shift Control Actuator Assembly Connector
      *c Throttle Body Assembly Connector *d Generator Cable Terminal Connector
      *e Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Connector *f Motor Temperature Sensor Connector
    9. Disconnect the shift control actuator assembly connector.

    10. Disconnect the throttle body assembly connector.

    11. Disconnect the generator cable terminal connector.

    12. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector.

    13. Disconnect the motor temperature sensor connector.

    14. Remove the 3 bolts.

    15. Disengage the 12 clamps.

  74. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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  75. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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  76. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  77. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  78. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  79. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  80. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  81. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  82. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 2ZR-FXE)

    w/ Exhaust Heat Recirculation System Click here

    w/o Exhaust Heat Recirculation System Click here

  83. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  84. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  85. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  86. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

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  87. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  88. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  89. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  90. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  91. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  92. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  93. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  94. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  95. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  96. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  97. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  98. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

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  99. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  100. INSTALL ENGINE HANGERS


    1. B001LOEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Engine Hanger
      *2 No. 2 Engine Hanger

      Install the 2 engine hangers to the engine assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      43 N*m  { 438 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf }
      Part Name Part No.
      No. 1 Engine Hanger 12281-37021
      No. 2 Engine Hanger 12282-37011
      Bolt 91552-81050
    2. Attach a sling device to the engine hangers and a chain block.

  101. REMOVE STARTER HOLE INSULATOR


    1. B001LW6

      Remove the 2 bolts and starter hole insulator from the engine assembly.

  102. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER


    1. B001KF7

      Remove the flywheel housing side cover from the engine assembly.

  103. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LOWER REINFORCEMENT

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  104. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  105. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  106. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE LH

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  107. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  108. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  109. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  110. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  111. SUPPORT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly with a transmission jack.

  112. REMOVE FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001LYQ

      Remove the bolt and nut from the front engine mounting insulator.

    2. B001KVD

      Remove the 4 bolts and front crossmember subassembly from the vehicle body.

  113. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 2ZR-FXE)

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  114. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR (for 5ZR-FXE)

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  115. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET LH


    1. B001LWB

      Remove the through bolt and nut, and separate the engine mounting insulator LH from the engine mounting bracket LH.

      Note

      Turn the nut while holding the bolt.

    2. B001LX4

      Remove the 3 bolts and engine mounting bracket LH from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  116. REMOVE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B001MW7

      Remove the 7 bolts and hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly from the engine assembly.

      Note


      • To avoid damage to the knock pins, do not pry between the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly and engine assembly.

      • To prevent the splines of the damper from becoming misaligned, do not allow the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly to hit the damper during hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly removal and installation.

  117. REMOVE FRONT ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B001MQN

      Remove the 3 bolts and front engine mounting bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  118. REMOVE REAR ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET


    1. B001MU3

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine mounting bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  119. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET


    1. B001LBQ

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  120. REMOVE MOTOR CABLE BRACKET


    1. B001KC4

      Remove the bolt and motor cable bracket from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

  121. REMOVE GENERATOR CABLE

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  122. REMOVE MOTOR CABLE

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